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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,426,744.46, 2,140,191.95 and 361,795.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,426,744.46, 2,140,191.95 and 361,795.74 is: 542,712.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,426,744.46 : 2,140,191.95 = 361,795.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,426,744.46/2,140,191.95 = 361,795.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,426,744.46x = 2,140,191.95 × 361,795.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,426,744.46x = 774,312,328,483.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,312,328,483.31/1,426,744.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,712.70

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